Suspension Systems

Course code AUTO 1237

Credit 3.5

Length 87.5 hours

Course outline View

This course covers principles of operation, diagnosis, service and repair of suspension systems and frames. Topics include frame types, suspension geometry, suspension components, and suspension systems.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Body frames
  • Suspension systems and types
  • Shock absorbers and struts
  • Suspension systems
  • Ride height control suspension systems

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41706 March 23, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Cariboo Hill Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60189 June 22, 2026
to July 8, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.